I’m sitting here staring at the blank screen trying to muster up something refreshing and brilliant to say that will encourage and uplift. But the truth is I’m sleepy and feel like I have about as much to offer today as a dry well in a sandstorm. But then I realize that this too is part of living every day with Jesus.
So what does one do when one feels this way?
I remind myself of all the things God has done for me, and I quote scripture or sing worship songs. It’s amazing how much this is truly encouraging. The Bible confirms this in Colossians 3:15-17 because it says:
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”
Keeping a Gratitude Journal is another way to give yourself a spiritual uplift. I haven’t done this consistently, but the times I have done it have always made a big difference. The idea is to write down what your thankful for what happened each day. Then, when you are having a down day you review what you wrote and thank God for it. This too has a Biblical foundation because I Thessalonians 5:17 says
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
So, my dear readers who I value so much, tell me what you do to encourage yourself. I’d really like to know….